Went to hickory Sunday to try a little striper fishing. Fished hard for about 4 hours and never got a bite. Buddy was also fishing there and fished most of the day for two small ones. Bite was not there, but the lake looked the best of any lake I have been on in a month. Main lake looked great. Coves were a little muddy or stained, but not too bad. Was nice to see a lake almost back to normal. Of course until we get the heavy rain Wednesday. Water temp was about 47 and the coves were full of shad. Also marked tons of fish. Wish I had brought my crappie stuff to give them a try.